Dinos aim for bounce-back against Griffins

CALGARY – The University of Calgary Dinos women’s volleyball team is looking to rebound this weekend with a pair of games against the MacEwan University Griffins.

Both matches will be played at home court in the Jack Simpson Gym. The first serve is at 6 p.m. Friday, followed by a 6:30 p.m. game on Saturday.

RECAP
The Dinos are in search of their first win of the season, after dropping their opening series to their cross-town rival, the Mount Royal Cougars. MacEwan is on the hunt for their first win of the season, as well, after losing to the Alberta Pandas in straight sets at home last weekend.

A DAZZLING DEBUT
Despite the Dinos 0-2 record, first-year outside hitter Sophie Reed has established herself on the floor quickly, recording 17 kills and 15 digs in her Dinos debut.

MAKING AN IMPACT
Second-year setter Stella Rains has contributed in all facets of the game, tallying up 44 assists, 15 digs, six kills, three blocks, and one service ace in the first two games of the year.

BIGGS VERSUS BRIGGS
First-year Dinos head coach Christine Biggs will look to win her first game with Calgary against MacEwan head coach Ken Briggs. Briggs has coached the Griffins women’s volleyball team since 2002.

SCOUTING REPORT
vs. MacEwan Griffins
Game Info: Friday, Nov. 12 at 6 p.m.; Saturday, Nov 13th at 6:30 p.m.
2019-2020 Record: 17-7, 4th in Canada West
Player to Watch: Second-year outside hitter Mariah Bereziuk leads the Griffins in kills and digs with 14 each this season.

NOTES:

• The last time the Dinos and Griffins saw each other in the 2019-2020 season, MacEwan secured back-to-back victories (3-0, 3-0). That is Dinos longest losing streak against the Griffins since 2014.
• The Dinos have a 13-6 overall record against the MacEwan Griffins.
• Through their first seven sets, the Dinos are averaging 10 kills per set, 1 block(s) per set, and 13.71 digs per set. Comparably, the Griffins are averaging 8.17 kills per set, 1 block(s) per set, and 10.17 digs per set through their first six sets of the season.

UP NEXT
After a break in action next weekend, the Dinos will leave home for the first time this season with a drive up north to face the Alberta Pandas, Nov. 26-27, at the Saville Community Sports Centre.

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